Wellness Assistant - Permanent part-timeBring joy, connection and meaning to every resident's dayHillview Bunyip Aged Care Inc. is a not‐for‐profit, community‐based aged care home in Bunyip, Victoria.
We're growing our Wellness team and need a warm, creative Wellness Assistant to help deliver person‐centred programs that celebrate each resident's story, interests and culture.About the roleYou'll report to our Wellness Coordinator and work alongside our nursing, care and allied health teams, plus our volunteers.
We run programs seven days a week, so every day brings something new for our residents.
You will:Run individual and group activities shaped by each resident's preferences, background and choicesDesign and deliver dementia‐friendly programs that reduce distress and support connectionHelp residents with changed behaviours using compassionate, non‐medication approachesBuild social profiles and wellness assessments with residents and their familiesHelp residents stay connected with family, friends, pets, community, culture and CountrySupport our volunteers and community partners, such as local schools and cultural groupsKeep explicit, accurate records and take part in team huddles and quality improvementAbout youCertificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Leisure & Health,



or equivalentExperience in aged care, health or community servicesCurrent First Aid certificateCurrent NDIS or Aged Care Worker Screening CheckA real passion for person‐centred care, and the ability to work across a 7-day rosterHighly regarded:Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or Diversional TherapyTraining in dementia care or support for changed behavioursTraining in cultural safety, trauma‐informed care or LGBTI+ inclusive practiceWhat we offer$*****–$***** per hour plus super and not‐for‐profit salary packaging and weekend penalty rates, depending on qualification and experience, under the GRACE Aged Care Victoria Enterprise Agreement ************ days part-time hours, negotiable to suit your work‐life balanceTraining in dementia care, cultural safety, trauma‐informed care, rights‐based care and moreA supportive, close‐knit team that cares about doing the right thing for residentApplications close Sunday 29 November at *****pm.Hillview welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI+ people, and people with disability.
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📌 Wellness Assistant - Permanent Part-Time (Melbourne)
🏢 Hillview Bunyip Aged Care
📍 Melbourne